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Northwestern Medicine - Valley West Hospital
Offers to assist individuals with a mental health diagnosis in obtaining employment. Evaluation and individualized treatment plans utilized to assist individuals.
Services include, job searching, job coaching, vocational rehabilitation, assistance with resume writing, mock interviews, on-the-job supports, benefits planning, other skill-based supports for obtaining and maintaining employment.
Livingston Workforce Services
Provides an array of employment opportunities, such as job training and counseling, job search assistance, resume and cover letter writing, and financial support while attending school to earn a certificate or degree for a high growth occupation.
IowaWorks Center - Decorah
Provides a comprehensive job center that offers support to assist individuals in becoming successfully employed, including employment workshops, computerized job search tools, and assistive technology for people with visual, hearing, or physical disabilities. The office administers unemployment compensation for those who have lost their jobs and manages workers' compensation programs. These programs provide income replacement, medical expense coverage, and vocational rehabilitation for employees who have suffered work-related injuries or occupational diseases.
Career Link
Offers employment services, including assistance with registering on the state's online job matching system. Clients can access job listings, resume and cover letter writing guides, interview tips, labor market information, and access to the internet. Services may be provided directly or through referrals to partner agencies. Financial assistance is available for eligible individuals for up to two years of job training or vocational education in high-growth fields approved by the Workforce Investment Board of Region 15. Eligibility is determined through a vocational assessment. Some individuals may be referred to other financial aid sources, while others may receive funding from this program. After training, participants receive staff-assisted job search support, followed by up to one year of follow-up services after job placement. Training services are available to eligible youth (with a high school diploma or GED), adults, and dislocated workers.
Saint Vincent de Paul - 6th Avenue
Offers the Back2Work program, one-on-one job coaching, the Immersion Reentry program, the DOT Knowledge (written) Test, and assistance with benefits applications. Also Provides a HiSET Prep course to improve skills in preparation of the test, and Financial Literacy program designed to give students a closer look at their financial habits, and help them create goals and give them tools to create an effective budget.
Norfolk Job Center
Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, employer services, labor market information, apprenticeships, veteran services, resume design, interview skills development, and a variety of other programs and services.
Computers with internet available.
Many services also apply to out-of-school individuals ages 14-24 with employment barriers, including:
-- Paid work experience, summer employment, and on-the-job training opportunities
-- Tuition assistance
-- On site tutoring
-- Support services to assist with application fees, enrollment fees, work attire, school or work supplies, etc.
New Perspectives, Inc.
Helps individuals identify their vocational interests, professional goals and then assists them to build a roadmap to success. Services include:
-- Resume development -- Preparing for work through job readiness, etc. -- Practicing through mock interviews -- Understanding ADA rights in the interview process -- Discussing disability issues -- Accessing the hidden job market -- Writing follow-up letters -- Job Application skills -- Interviewing skills development -- Use mass transit to get to and from work, including learning bus routes, practice using the bus system with the assistance of a coach, and successfully navigating mass transit system
American Job Center - Omaha Heartland Workforce Solutions
Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, employer services, labor market information, apprenticeships, veteran services, resume design, interview skills development, and a variety of other programs and services.
Computers with internet available.
Many services also apply to out-of-school individuals ages 14-24 with employment barriers, including:
-- Paid work experience, summer employment, and on-the-job training opportunities
-- Tuition assistance
-- On site tutoring
-- Support services to assist with application fees, enrollment fees, work attire, school or work supplies, etc.
Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families
Kankakee Community College
Provides job fairs and free workshops. Services include exploration, resume, interviewing skills, and job readiness.
Washington Street Mission
Provides comprehensive supported employment services which provides 1st day employment, job coaching and personalized support. Program length is 90-180 days and includes life skills and job skills assessment and training, a personalized schedule of support groups and classes, personalized goals surrounding housing, recovery, health, and education, and an assigned job coach.
Highland Community College
Offers a wide range of career services, which include
- Employment and career counseling.
- Career resources, including videos, reference materials, and software programs.
- Assessment tools for deciding education/career path.
- Job leads and postings.
- Assistance with resume and cover letter development/critiquing.
- Connections for job shadows and informational interviews.
- Interview preparation.
Somali Community Services Inc.
Education Services for children through adults, including tutoring, ESL classes, financial literacy, job readiness.
Advocacy and Support, including family crisis intervention, interpretation and document services, housing, etc.
Employment Services, including job search and placement, job readiness, resume building, etc.
Immigration services assistance with visa, affidavits, travel documents and citizenship.
Heartland Workforce Solutions - South 24th Street
Employment services include job matching and referral, job search and placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, employer services, labor market information, job training and apprenticeships, resume design, interview skills development, and a variety of other programs and services.
Computer resource room open to career seekers for assisted job search.
Information on job fairs, workshops, and adult education.
American Job Center - Grand Island
Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, employer services, labor market information, apprenticeships, veteran services, resume design, interview skills development, and a variety of other programs and services.
Computers with internet available.
Many services also apply to out-of-school individuals ages 14-24 with employment barriers, including:
-- Paid work experience, summer employment, and on-the-job training opportunities
-- Tuition assistance
-- On site tutoring
-- Support services to assist with application fees, enrollment fees, work attire, school or work supplies, etc.
Shawnee Development Council - Union County
Services provided include:
- Education.
- Career Counseling.
- Job Training.
- Placement Assistance.
- Supportive Services.
The Dislocated Worker program assists displaced homemakers and those who have lost their jobs due to plant closure or reduction in workforce with retraining in an occupational area of greater stability.
This site is considered an affiliate one-stop for the American Job Center in local workforce area 26.
WorkNet Batavia
Offers comprehensive workforce services that include, but are not limited to:
- Job seeker services (resume, job search, and labor market information assistance)
- Overcoming barriers to employment
- Health and mental health services
- Adult education
- Youth, senior, and Veteran services
- Child care assistance
- Job training and internships
Family Outreach Community Center
Provides a location for individuals to get assistance with employment services. Services include the use of computers to work on resumes, fill out job applications, and search for employment. Can also assist with mock interviews, resume and portfolio paper, and printing.
Champaign County Regional Planning Commission - Workforce Development Services - Douglas County
Provides job search and placement assistance to individuals with low-income or skill deficiencies.
Services include:
-- Interviewing and resume writing assistance
-- Access to computers, WiFi, and database to research employers
-- Financial assistance for obtaining new skills or certifications
-- Career counseling
Military OneSource
Education and career guidance to military spouses worldwide, offering comprehensive resources and tools for all stages of career progression.
Free, comprehensive coaching services to all eligible military spouses. Career coaches offer career exploration, education options, information about credential and licensing requirements, employment readiness resume help, and networking opportunities.
My Career Advancement Account Scholarship provides up to $4,000 in financial assistance to eligible military spouses for the pursuit or maintenance, including continuing education courses, of a license, certification, or associate degree necessary to gain employment in an occupation or career field.
Scholarship Finder search tool lists financial assistance resources offered specifically to military spouses.
Champaign County Regional Planning Commission - Workforce Development Services - Iroquois County
Provides job search and placement assistance to individuals with low-income or skill deficiencies.
Services include:
-- Interviewing and resume writing assistance
-- Access to computers, WiFi, and database to research employers
-- Financial assistance for obtaining new skills or certifications
-- Career counseling
IowaWORKS Center - Des Moines
Offers employment and training services including job counseling, assessment, resume preparation, and interview coaching. Additional services include job matching and referral, information on unemployment insurance and financial aid, and referrals for job training, transportation, childcare, and other human services.
Provides computer-based English and Spanish language instruction via Rosetta Stone.
Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries - Normal Store
Provides an array of employment opportunities, job training and counseling, and related career services to central Illinois residents. Goodwill provides programs that develop those skills, job search assistance, and personal improvement. Services (available both in person and online) include
- Resume writing and cover letters.
- Interview skills.
- Filling out employment applications.
- Communication skills.
- Career development and advancement.
- Computer skills and training.
- Skills to Succeed Academy - 42 hour interactive online course that teaches skills for finding and keeping a job.
IowaWorks Center - Decorah
Offers employment and training services including job counseling, assessment, resume preparation, and interview coaching. Additional services include job matching and referral, information on unemployment insurance and financial aid, and referrals for job training, transportation, childcare, and other human services.
Provides computer-based English and Spanish language instruction via Rosetta Stone.
Champaign County Regional Planning Commission - Workforce Development Services - Piatt County
Provides job search and placement assistance to individuals with low-income or skill deficiencies.
Services include:
-- Interviewing and resume writing assistance
-- Access to computers, WiFi, and database to research employers
-- Financial assistance for obtaining new skills or certifications
-- Career counseling